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2020 Map of Mesita Del Gavilan

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mesita Del Gavilan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mesita del Gavilan rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert reach of McKinley County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent drainage systems and ranching infrastructure. The topographic detail highlights a complex network of arroyos, including the Rincon Marquez Arroyo and the North Fork Arroyo Chico, which serve as the primary conduits for seasonal runoff. Human presence is marked almost exclusively by water management features like Martinez Tank, Stockade Tank, and Amos Pit Reservoir, which are critical for sustaining life and livestock in this arid environment.

Distinctive geological formations such as Pagoda Rock and Cone Hill puncture the terrain, providing navigational waypoints across the open country. These features, along with Carreton Canyon, illustrate the erosional forces at work in the San Juan Basin. Infrastructure is sparse, limited to few named routes like Hospah Rd and Co Rd 19, reflecting the area's enduring character as an open grazing range and remote territory at the time of this 2020 survey.